Do you have an idea for airport research or a synthesis of practice?

If you know an industry-wide problem that could use some attention, enter it into IdeaHub! To share your idea, click on the "Create New Idea" button at the top of the navigation sidebar on the right. You will then be asked to provide some information, including if you think your idea lends itself as a traditional research project or a synthesis of practice, a title, summary, objective, and background to help the industry understand the situation. You can also select tags to draw attention to any cross-cutting topics of your idea.

We conduct two types of studies: research projects and syntheses of practice.

Research Projects—If the objective of your idea is to conduct extensive research to develop guidance, a tool, a database, or best practice, you should add your idea as a RESEARCH PROJECT. (Your proposed research may incidentally involve a synthesis of practice, but that is not its main objective.) Typical budgets for research projects range from $300,000 to $600,000.

You must complete the development of your research idea into a full problem statement by March 20, 2019.

ACRP will begin industry evaluation shortly thereafter.

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Synthesis Topics—If the objective of your idea is limited to a quick review of current practice, you should enter it as a SYNTHESIS TOPIC. The current budget for a synthesis topic is $45,000. It is important to demonstrate that there is sufficient information on practice to conduct a synthesis.

The deadline for submitting a synthesis topic is September 23, 2019.

The topic selection panel will meet shortly thereafter.

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Would you like to comment on existing ideas to help them grow?

An easy way to participate in IdeaHub is to help cultivate another person's idea. All you need to do is scan for ideas that interest you. You can vote on them simply by clicking the up or down arrows to the right of the idea title/description. You can add a comment by clicking on the title, scrolling down to the comments section, and entering your thoughts in the comment box.

Long haul flight patrons (may be age specific), how to prepare the body for extended sitting time.

This may be effective for discounting falls and mishaps whilist on Airport grounds.Therefore better management of humans movement within and around airport facilities,including leaving and entering the home before departure and arrival home.

A review of the distinctive types of hazard and liability risk that public entities and airports specifically face, and how airport management should address them. This would include: a) identification of risks unique to airports, and those shared with public entities generally b)evaluation of those risks c) risk control measures that can be employed d) the role of airport staff in claims and litigation management and
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Identify how drones can be utilized as a tool for airport operations (inspections, maintenance, wildlife) and emergency response. Identify who is currently using them and what are the best practices for their use in an airport environment.
This topic was discussed for the FY2018 synthesis program and has been held over for further discussion at the FY2019 synthesis topic selection meeting.
John Pokryfke, jpokryfke@broward.org
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FAA Airport Improvement Program, CFR Part 135 and 212 Certificate Holders Deicing Program and Airport Snow and Ice Control Plan or improved deicing efficiency and public safety for all cold climate Commercial Airports, Commercial/Military Airports of the United States.

Joint construction of asphalt pavements is critical for pavement performance. While some airports will pave their runways in echelon, other techniques can be used to effectively ensure joint performance. This synthesis would provide a state of the practice on joint construction and provide insight for airfields to determine the best options for specifications.

Since the cost of adding curbside is often considerable, identifying tips for more effective use of current facilities will help postpone the need for additional infrastructure; however, this must be balanced with a positive customer experience.

Provide airport and aviation specific information that better enables airport managers to make beneficial decisions and investments in the wireless services and capabilities that support their airport's operations and users.